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Associated Press:
Michael Conforto comes off disabled list to star for Mets — WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Conforto came off the disabled list to hit a tiebreaking, two-rum homer off Stephen Strasburg, Yoenis Cespedes also went deep against the ace, and Jay Bruce Racked on an injurance glad slam …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom bests Stephen Strasburg to help Mets to win in series opener — WASHINGTON — Though Jacob deGrom struggled to grip the ball in the sixth inning Thursday, he didn't let the game slip away from the Mets. — The ace worked his way out of a bases-loaded, no-outs jam to help …
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Matt Davidson's knack for long ball qualifies him as keeper for White Sox — Chicago Tribune — Before White Sox slugger Matt Davidson was making team history with four home runs in his first five games, he nearly made a drastic decision. — This was 2015, just after Davidson …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris likely sent down when Mike Fiers returns
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers rally in ninth, beat White Sox 9-7 in extra innings
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cold — but dry — for today's White Sox home opener
Cold — but dry — for today's White Sox home opener
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Chicago Tribune, MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Polanco's two-run homer lifts Pirates over Reds, 5-2 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Thursday night. — Polanco broke a 1-1 tie when he drove a ball into the shrubbery in center field off Homer Bailey (0-2).
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
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Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds offense stalls in loss to Pittsburgh Pirates — PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The wheels of what looked like another solid start from Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey fell off in the fifth inning Thursday night of a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of a four-game series.
Adam Baum / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitchers are working their way off the disabled list
Cincinnati Reds pitchers are working their way off the disabled list
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge looks to continue 2017 success vs. Orioles, but Yankees slugger isn't focused on home runs — Here comes the Judge. — Aaron Judge slugged his first home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays and more could be on the way with the Orioles in town on Thursday for a four-game series.
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
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Associated Press:
Jones, Orioles rally past Yanks 5-2, end 5-game skid — NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Jones hit a go-ahead home run, Andrew Cashner pitched six strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the New York Yankees 5-2 on Thursday night.
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Steve Popper / Daily Record:
Aaron Boone searching for innings from Yankees starters
Stephen Gross / Baltimore Sun:
Phillies win home opener for first time in seven seasons, top Marlins — Of The Morning Call — Final: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Miami Marlins 0 — Summary: For the first time in seven tries the Phillies won their home opener, improving their record in openers at Citizens Bank Park to just 4-11.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Inside Baseball | Kapler to face toughest critics
Inside Baseball | Kapler to face toughest critics
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CBSSports.com, MLB Baseball News …, The Good Phight and CBS Philly
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Nick Williams on Phillies, Gabe Kapler's lineups: ‘I guess the computers are making it’
Nick Williams on Phillies, Gabe Kapler's lineups: ‘I guess the computers are making it’
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Sporting News
JSOnline:
Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich out of lineup and ‘day to day’ with oblique tightness — It didn't take long for the Brewers' surplus of outfielders to become a plus. — As expected Thursday night, Christian Yelichwas out of the lineup for the series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park with right oblique tightness.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Lester aims for better effort as Cubs face Brewers
Lester aims for better effort as Cubs face Brewers
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
A's claim Klay's brother Trayce Thompson off waivers — For complete Oakland A's coverage follow us on Flipboard. — OAKLAND — The A's made a roster splash Thursday on getaway day, signing outfielder Trayce Thompson — brother of Warriors' guard Klay Thompson — off waivers.
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Athletics Nation
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Rangers' Perez makes 2018 debut against A's
Rangers' Perez makes 2018 debut against A's
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Manaea goes 8 innings, pitches A's to 6-2 win over Rangers
Associated Press:
Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Snow may await Mariners in Minnesota — MINNEAPOLIS — Right-hander Kyle Gibson takes the mound Thursday afternoon as the Minnesota Twins return to Target Field to face the Seattle Mariners in their 2018 home opener. — Gibson had a huge second half in 2017, going 7-3 with 3.76 ERA …
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Lookout Landing
Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Rockies top Padres, take 3 of 4 in opening series … San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis tags out Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon on an attempted steal on the pitcher during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) — ALEX GALLARDO
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Bernie Wilson / Associated Press:
Gray, Rockies shut down Villanueva and Padres in 5-2 win
Gray, Rockies shut down Villanueva and Padres in 5-2 win
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MLB Baseball News …, Gaslamp Ball and Purple Row
Evan Drellich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lost challenge sends Red Sox, Rays to extra innings — BOSTON — The Red Sox nearly walked off on a replay Thursday afternoon. Instead, umpires sent the Red Sox and Rays — as well as a sellout Fenway Park crowd for the home opener — to extra innings. — Quiet at the plate all day …
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Rangers — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at TEXAS RANGERS — STARTING PITCHERS — RHP Marco Estrada (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Moore (0-1, 9.00 ERA) — Last year with the Giants, Moore was 6-15, 5.52. The 15 losses were tied for the most in the NL, and his ERA was the highest among MLB qualified pitchers.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Let's play two! The story behind the unique Opening Day of the Iowa Cubs — Iowa Cubs president/general manager Sam Bernabe has seen and done a lot as he enters his 35th season of minor league baseball this year. — But when the weather wouldn't cooperate this weekend …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Wainwright gets nod as Cardinals face Diamondbacks — A new season starts with old traditions in St. Louis on Thursday night. — The Clydesdales making their usual jaunt around Busch Stadium. The parade of Cardinals players in pickup trucks. The team's Hall of Famers all dressed in red jackets …
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs looking inward to get things going offensively — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs haven't looked far for possible solutions to their recent hitting woes. — “We're talking as a group,” Ben Zobrist said. “Everyone is still learning. Everyone is growing, learning with a mindset regarding …
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